Dr. Thomas Souza, DACBSP  is the current Dean of Academic Affairs at Palmer College of Chiropractic West and is the author of Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor: Protocols and Algorithms, 3^nd Edition and Sports Injuries of the Shoulder: Conservative Management.  Dr. Souza has lectured nationally and internationally on many different topics ranging from “Chiropractic Treatment of Neck and Low Back Pain” to “Differential Diagnosis and Management of the Upper Extremity”.  Dr. Souza was also a columnist for Dynamic Chiropractic and served as a consultant for the Mercy Center Guidelines

Dr. John Carr is currently the Medical Director and Chairman of the Utilization Review Department for Chiropractic Associates, Ltd. of South Dakota (CASD) and Chiropractic Associates of Minnesota (CAMN).  He is currently a member of the disciplinary and ethical committee of South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners, as well as a member of the standards of care committee for the South Dakota Chiropractors Association.

Dr. Carr is past president of the South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners, past chairman of the South Dakota Chiropractic Peer Review Committee and was a special investigator for unprofessional and unethical conduct for the South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Dr. Carr attended the University of South Dakota and graduated from National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois.  He is certified in sports medicine, rehabilitation and meridian therapy / acupuncture.  Dr. Carr has been in full-time practice at Carr Chiropractic Clinics, PC in Miller, Huron, Redfield, Faulkton and Kimball, SD since 1980.

Dr. Carr lectures on Chiropractic Physician Standards of Care, Quality Assurance Guidelines, Proper Protocol, Documentation, Ethics, and Insurance Relations.

Dr. Wayne H. Carr  is a graduate of National College of Chiropractic in 1987.  Dr. Carr is certified in Acupuncture and Sports Injuries, attained Diplomate status in Rehabilitation, and is a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.   Dr. Carr has lectured on rehabilitation topics and is currently on the educational team for the CES and PES programs.

Dr. Carr is part of the DELPHI group for the CCGPP project and has been involved as a consultant to various insurance companies and management organizations.  Dr. Carr has been instrumental in developing the Best Practices in Chiropractic Academy.  Dr. Carr has been in full-time practice at Carr Chiropractic Clinics, PC in Miller, Huron, Redfield, Faulkton and Kimball, SD since 1987.

Dr. David Fisher  is a 1993 cum laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Iowa.  He holds certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from the International Chiropractor's Association and is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board.  Dr. Fisher has lectured primarily on rehab protocols.  He is in private practice in Duluth, Mn.

Dr. Jeff Gullickson  is a 1991 graduate of National College of Chiropractic.  He has been a team chiropractor for 3 high schools.  He has co-authored chapters for Dr. David Stude’s Spinal Rehabilitation and Dr. Steven Yeomans’ The Clinical Application for Outcome Assessment; along with research articles in JMPT.  Dr. Gullickson has lectured for NWHSU Rehabilitation Diplomate program.  In addition, he has given lectures on Chiropractic, ergonomics, and self-care for Hamlin University, Minnesota Medical Institute, and Minnesota Radiation Therapists.

Dr. Gullickson is an emergency care instructor for the National Ski Patrol, and received his National Appointment in 2003.  He has lectured on balance training for the National Ski Patrol and the Professional Ski Instructors of America.  He is currently in private practice in Hopkins, Minnesota.

Dr. David Stude  is a 1984 graduate from National Health Sciences University and has a Masters Degree from Loyola University in Chicago. He holds Diplomate credentials in sports medicine and nutrition, and is Board eligible in rehabilitation, serving as editor-in-chief of "Spinal Rehabilitation", a multidisciplinary reference text published by Appleton-Lange/McGraw-Hill. He has hospital privileges at the Amery Regional Medical Center and is certified in Manipulation under Anesthesia.

Dr. Stude has authored many publications, some clinical case studies and some original research manuscripts published in JMPT. He served for 16 years as Associate Professor at Northwestern Health Sciences University, the first in the profession to be budgeted full-time to help establish a doctor/mentor model for training intern doctors in a clinical setting. He's had the opportunity to serve in multiple venues professionally, some of which include presentations at the University of Minnesota's medical school, coordinator of post-graduate diplomate programs, and associate editor for peer-reviewed publications. 

Dr. Stude has served as team physician for national and international sporting events, some of which include the Ironman World Championships, World Cup Speedskating Championships, World Powerlifting Championships, National Tae kwon do Championships, Jr. Olympics, and Special Olympics.  Dr. David Stude is currently practicing in Eden Prairie, Minnesota at SouthWest Chiropractic.